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Can MICHAEL Reaffirm a Musical Legacy Above All Else?

PLUS The Sydney Film Festival's opener announced; Paul Reuben's final film; We review BEAST, EXIT 8 and SALMOKJI; Trailers for COYOTE VS ACME and PRACTICAL MAGIC 2; and, two Danny Kayes and a dwarf.

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Simon Foster
Apr 24, 2026
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The myriad of miscalculations that director Antoine Fuqua commits in MICHAEL (⭐️½) make for a wholly dispiriting viewing experience. It is a dull, shallow non-drama, shot like an ‘80s made-for-cable …

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